# Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secrets

> Source: <https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5963117-apple-sues-openai-trade-secrets/>
> Published: 2026-07-10 20:31:21+00:00

Apple is suing OpenAI, accusing the major AI firm and industry partner of attempting to access and steal confidential information about their tools, processes and unreleased products through job interviews with their employees. The lawsuit, filed Friday in a California federal court, accuses OpenAI and two former employees of stealing Apple’s confidential information and handing…